Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Ellen
£678
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 56.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £715 | £678.23 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £678 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£715 vs £678.23)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£678.23 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice